Ed Davis Wants to Start for the Trail Blazers

According to multiple reports fromPortland Trail BlazersMedia Day, forwardEd Davishas been cleared by team doctors to resume 5-on-5 play. In his Media Day interview, Davis stated that his left shoulder feels great and he expects to participate in all basketball activities once training camp opens Tuesday.

在46个g戴维斯场均4.3分和5.3个篮板ames last season before his season ended in March with surgery to repair his ailing shoulder. He said the plan this season is to set the tone right from the start, fighting to secure the starting power forward position.

With forwardNoah Vonlehsuffering ashoulder injury during an off-season scrimmage, Portland’s remaining forwards will angle for the starting position he formerly occupied, at least until his projected November return. Rookie Caleb Swanigan also stated a desire to compete for the spot during his Media Day interview.

The Blazers open the season versus thePhoenix Sunson October 18th.